Rathmore Community Newsletter incorporating Shrone, Gneeveguilla & 07th/08th February 2015 Tel: 064 7758219 e-mail: [email protected] st Knocknagree GAA Club Notes: Murphy, GG AC. 1 Junior Andrew Purcell, Gneev. O40 Fascia, Soffit & Gutter. New & old houses. Also gutter and First place (gold) was awarded to Katie O’Sullivan, st nd rd th. 1 Declan Murphy, SOTL. 2 Shane Simcox, Mallow. 3 on sheds. C2 registered Contact: Paddy Crowley who will go on to represent our area in Milltown on Feb 8 Lotto: No’s drawn: 3.4.8.24. No Winner! nd €50 Steven Heelan, Knocknagree. James O’Shea. O45 1st Seamus Murphy. 2 Roland 087-2114481 or 064 7758337. Under 14/U16 Group Singing. The final category was Rodgers. 3rd John Barrett, GG. O50 1st Kevin Griffin, awarded to one group (gold medal) and the following girls €25 each: Oisin Murphy, Lacka. Ian O’Leary, Mountcain. st st Don Casey Carpentry. 1st & 2nd fixing, timber Riocht. O55 1 Michael Mangan, SOTH. O60 1 Patrick performed a beautiful group rendition and will go on to Carmel Hickey, Mountcain. Denise Murphy, Tureen. st flooring, roofing & general maintenance. Ph.: 087 6874442 Next Jackpot: €12,800 Venue: Reen’s Bar. 09/02/2015. O’Shea, Iveragh. O65 Mike Bowler. 1 V O70 Jim Langan, represent our area in the County Competition in Milltown French grinds available to all Levels from experienced th: Thanks for your continued support. Tullamore. on Feb 8 Miriam Dineen, Muireann Hughes, Aimee 1st Junior Lady Kerry Eager. Ist O35 Olivia Fitzgerald, GG. teacher and Department Examiner. Group Tuition available. Cremin, Leah Kennedy and Emily Reddington. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: O40 Mary O’ Connell, GG. O45 B. O’ Mahoney. O55 Contact 087 7598495. We would like to extend our thanks to all the children who 5k Fun Run Knocknagree N.S. Parents Council in Majella Diskini. U14 Orla Dineen, GG. 2nd race this William O’Connor – Landscaping & Garden participated in this very enjoyable event and a big thank you association with Gneeveguilla Athletic Club are holding a Saturday 11am, Old Monastery is the headquarters. Maintenance. Hedge removal and supply and fitting of to our Judge Margaret Dennehy, who had the ‘unenviable’ 5K Road Race:- Run, Jog, Walk, Family Fun Run in 2014 Munster Master Track & Field Champion: all types of new hedging. Contact William: 086 3758339. task of selecting the winners on Friday evening and for Knocknagree on Sunday 8th March, 2015 at 1:00pm. Congrats to Elaine Cronin who received the 2014 Munster Joanne Hughes for her support with this event. Registration from 11:00am in Knocknagree Hall. Master Track & Field Athlete Award at a function in Marian Players Rathmore Panto Little Red Under 10 Indoor Soccer (Boys). This event took place Electronically timed. Blarney Hotel & Resort on Saturday last. Riding Hood 2015. Sincere gratitude to everyone who on Sat 31st January & the following eight boys were selected Entry Fee Adults €10.00, Children €5.00 or €20.00 per South Munster Colleges: At the South Munster Cross helped to make our 28th Annual Panto the success it was. to represent our area, in the County Final on 1st March in Family. Refreshments, Prize giving and a Raffle Country Matthew Collins was 3rd Senior, Francis Cronin 3rd The response we get each year makes all the effort so Mountcoal/: Gavin Barry, David McCarthy, taking place in the Hall afterwards. All abilities Junior, Boherbue Senior Team of Matthew Collins, David worthwhile and no doubt the beneficiaries of your John Hughes, Conor Moynihan, Darragh Nagle, Shane welcome. Please Support. O’Keeffe, John Paul Breen and Jack O’Connor won the generosity are allowed some aspect of care otherwise Daly, James Twomey and Darragh Dennehy. For further information on the above, please contact any team event. Colin O Keeffe was 14th Intermediate, Jack unavailable. This year’s Show saw many familiar faces as We wish all our finalists, the very best of luck as they member of the Parents Council. Daly Kiskeam was 20th. David O’Connor also ran well. well as some new ones with a wonderful mix of performers. represent our area, in their forthcoming County Finals. Ellen O’Keeffe 087- 6981764, Michelle Brosnan Katie Buckley Scoil Phobail was 10th in Our heroine escapes the domination. We thank you and we Model Making: 086 – 1050435, Mairéad Brosnan 087 – 6152376. Intermediate girls. hope we lived up to your expectations. We thank everyone In preparation for our Community Games Model Making Knocknagree Ladies Football Club. Club meeting Thursday night at 8.30 pm in Gneeveguilla who supported us in preparing the Show including the Competition, classes have been organised for any child, Our Club is holding a fundraising BINGO for all the family GAA Club House. All members welcome to attend. Community Centre Committee who generously supported interested in taking part. Girls and Boys U10, U12, U14 and Sun. Feb 22nd at 3pm sharp in Cullen Community Centre. Training. This Friday 6th training will commence in Riocht us all through the winter. Our thanks too to Scoil Phobail U16 are eligible for this Competition, for more details Any business who could sponsor a Line or Full House, at 6.30 pm. Sliabh Luachra, the Media, Tony Flaherty - Sonas contact Aeneas on 0876577167, Cynthia on 0860818606 or please call Catherine on 083 3498778 , we would very much Membership & Lotto: Asking all members to kindly make Recording Studios, , Tony Sheehan, Christy's Fast Ann on 0872226007, appreciate the support. sure you are registered on time. Food, Kieran Fleming, Donal Hickey, our patrons & More information on forthcoming events, please visit our Everyone welcome to come along on the day, Double Book sponsors, the spouses and families of participants in the Facebook page; Rathmore/Gneeveguilla Community Patrick Reen Painter & Decorator - Show and the management of the many Schools in the 15 euro, Single Book 10 euro and Half Book 5 euro. Shop Internal/External –includes Paper Hanging. Games. and Raffle on the day. Please support if you can. Parish. Your help and support is deeply and sincerely No job too big or too small. Reasonable rates. appreciated. Thank you. Eilsh Coakley of Marian Players Edel’s Beauty Salon (February Facial Offer) TRAINING Training has resumed at Rathmore Astro Phone 087 0954582. Half Price One Hour Relaxing Thalgo Facial €33 Turf for girls born in 2003, U14, U16 and Minor. Training Rathmore presented the cheque for €17,000 proceeds from Andy’s School of Motoring this year’s Panto to Jim Sheehy of Kerry Parents & Friends For appointments phone Edel 064 77 54404 on Saturday for the next few weeks, keep an eye on our Driving lessons for all. Beginners, Improvers, Association on Monday night last at the Patron’s night of or 087 0642929 Facebook page for confirmation of dates and times for the Early & late opening on request. different age groups, new players welcome. Please call Pre-Tests. Local collection & drop off. the Show at Rathmore Community Centre. Catherine on the above number for more info. Call Andy: 087 2686842. Specialising in Old & New Houses: Sewers, HOUSE TO RENT. Rathmore Centre. Tel: 087 2527545. Eveleen’s Driving School – Beginner to Pre-Test Gneeveguilla G.A.A. Club. Lotto No’s: 7.18.29.30. Footpaths, Septic Tanks, Soak Pits, Concrete Work, Standard. Free door to door collection service. Special offer No Jackpot Winner. Next week’s Jackpot: €16,000. Driveways, Drainage, Patios, Kerbing, and Fencing & Sliabh Luachra Comhaltas €40 each: Joan Cronin, Kilcummin. available for EDT students. Call 087 9864608. Lawns. Tel: Frank O’Leary 087 6731808. Ceol an Geimhridh -The Munster finals of Ceol an Tom Fogarty, Quarry Cross. Dan Corcoran, Kilcummin. Rathmore/Gneeveguilla Community Games: Geimhridh 2014/2015 took place in Hazelwood College, Gneeveguilla Athletic Club: Lotto: No winner of our €30 each: Mai Murphy, Gneeveguilla. th st Lotto 30/01/2015. No’s drawn: 11.16.21.23. Seller’s Prize: Our Music/Singing event took place on Friday 30 January, Drumcollogher, Co. Limerick on Sunday last, the 1 of Jamie Matthews, Longford. in Teach Iosagain, Rathmore, with the following categories; February. Well done to Shane Warren, receiving 2nd place in Tom Joe O’ Donoghue. €50 Y/T: Ursula O’Connor, Cullen. €20 Peggy Fox. Yearly ticket €50: Hannah Moynihan, Knocknagree. €40 each: Jack & U13/U16 Solo Music Muireann Hughes was runner up the U13 Storytelling. Congratulations Shane!! Computer Course starting the 24th February in the Club. (silver medal) & Mark O’Leary won first place (gold medal) Sult na nÓg 2015 Competitions – Music/Singing will take Oisin O’Leary, Gneeveguilla. Noreen Healy, Barraduff. Cost free first come first served names to Tom Hogan. th th Patrick Donnelly, Mausrour. Bonus not won. No’s drawn: & goes on to represent our area in on Sat 7 place on the 28 February in the I.T. , commencing at Gneeveguilla GAA Social 28th February in the Castle February. Well done to both participants for their 10.30am and Set and Ceilí Dancing on Sunday 1st March in 1.7.25.28. Next Jackpot: €7,000 plus €1,000 bonus. Heights. Music by Stephen Falvey, tickets available locally. Winter Series 5K: At the first round of the Winter 5K performances on the evening. Fossa Community Centre, commencing at 10.30am. Please Poker every Friday night in Club Bar @ 10pm €30 freeze U14/U16 Solo Singing This category involved 8 very contact our Secretary Maureen Dalton on (087) 2871357, series in The Demesne Killarney last Saturday the results out, everyone welcome. st nd talented vocalists, Martha Barron, Muireann Hughes, Chloe for further information, please note that the closing date were as follows: Senior men 1 Tim O’ Connor, Riocht. 2 th Donal Coffey, Cork. 3rd Simon Mangan, GG AC. 4th Robert Dan Mc Auliffe: Oil Boiler / Burner Servicing McCarthy, Tara O’Leary, Ciara Hughes, Laura O’Leary, for entries is the10 February 2015. Purcell Jnr. 5th Robert Purcell Snr. both GG AC and 6th Commissioning. Tel: 064 66 34334 087 6940148 OFTEC Katie O’Sullivan and Clodagh O’Callaghan. Kerry Comhaltas. – For up to date news and events in the Donal White, Listowel. Ladies: 1st Shona Heaslip, Riocht. Registered. Third place, (bronze medal) was awarded to Clodagh County visit www.kerrycomhaltas.com, Facebook page: 2nd Marie McCarthy, FFMV. 3rd Linda Mannix. 4th Caroline If you want your Chimney cleaned – O’Callaghan, Second place (silver medal) to Martha Barron Kerry CCÉ- The pages of the Kerry County Board of McCarthy, Kilquane. 5th Sharon Woods. 6th Caroline Contact Paddy at 087 6906314. Comhaltas or follow on twitter @kerrycomhaltas Rathmore Community Newsletter incorporating Shrone, Gneeveguilla & Knocknagree 07th/08th February 2015 Tel: 064 7758219 e-mail: [email protected] Wanted: Land for grazing also For Sale: RATHMORE CREDIT UNION Rathmore St Patrick Day: A Meeting to plan & 80 acres Monegea, Newscastlewest, 36 acres Effin Rd., Loan Rates: Conscious of the environment and the need to organise this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Charleville, 20 acres , 10 acres Carrigaline, borrow the Credit Union looks at ways to help members Rathmore will take place on this Tuesday night Feb. 10th Margaret (Peggy) & Peter Leader Rathmore, 3 acres Gneeveguilla, 124 acres Commonage, when borrowing for different purposes. The Credit Union is @ 8pm at the Community Centre. All welcome to attend. Tureenglanahee, Ballydesmond flexible and encourages you to manage your money also Property Valuations done. J.J. Herlihy, This year’s Parade will take place on Sunday 15th 13th February 2014 & 25th December 2014 Auctioneer & Valuer Phone 087 9735113. carefully by structuring loans around your needs and your March @ 2pm ability to repay. The two most important things about a loan A lifetime together, a short time apart, For all your PAINTING & POWER WASHING is being able to borrow the money and being able to repay TUREENCAHILL COMMUNITY GROUP. Dancing this together once more never to part. NEEDS: Contact Jack Buckley 087 9864175. it. The following are loans with different rates of interest: Sunday February 8th 3.30 to 5.30pm everybody welcome. As we lovingly remember Margaret (Peggy) and Peter XL Stop and Shop West End, Rathmore House Renovation Incentive Schemes @ 9%(APR 9.4%) Hollymount NS Enrolment 2015: Enrolment forms Leader, their daughters Martina, Margaret and Mary, 064-7758016 Cut Price Petrol & Diesel Agricultural @ 7.5% (APR 7.8%) can now be collected from the School Office. Enrolment grandchildren Cathal and Daniel, sons-in-law Joe and Peter nd th Offers Available From 22 January to 11 February First Time Borrowers @ 6% (APR6.1%) afternoon for newly enrolled Junior Infants wish to thank everyone who sympathised with us on our  Lyons Teabags 80’s Gold Only €3.00 Household Budget Loan @ 8% (8.3%) Parents/Guardians Fri 27th Feb 2015. recent bereavements. Thanks to all who called to our home,  Lyons Teabags 80’s Original Only €2.50 Share Guaranteed Loan @ 6% (APR6.1%) attended both funerals, sent Mass cards, perpetual Gneeveguilla National School Enrolment  Maxwell House Coffee 100g Only €2.00 Student Loan @ 5% (APR 5.1%) enrolments, letters of sympathy and floral tributes. Application forms for the school year 2015/2016 now A special thanks to all the clergy who officiated at both  Kellogg’s Rice Krispies 340g Only €2.00 We aim to make applying for a loan as easy as possible. available from the School. funeral ceremonies for such meaningful Masses, for being  Knorr Soup 4 Sachets Only €1.00 When applying you must provide the following information: Shrone N.S. We are currently enrolling for the school so helpful and supportive to us. To all who took part in the  Family Value Firelog Only €1.50 (1) 3 most recent payslips or Revenue Issued Notice of Assessment year 2015/2016. Enrolment forms are available liturgy, Church music, altar servers, sacristan, O’Leary  Family Value Firelighters 60pk Only €2.99 at the School or contact Michelle on 064 7758687. Undertakers and grave diggers we thank you. Large Selection of Wines now in stock. (2) 3 Months up to date personal Bank Statement Interest on a Credit Union loan is charged only on the Holy Family National School, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. Our thanks to Kathy’s Bar for providing refreshments and Freshly made Rolls/Wraps/Panini’s/Baps/Sandwiches made all who helped with the catering for both funerals and also to order. outstanding balance. The quicker you repay your loan the ENROLMENT FOR NEW PUPILS will take place on less it will cost you. All loans are insured at no extra cost Friday 6th March 2015 in the School at 1.00p.m. those who brought food to our home. Winter offers at O'Keeffe's Hardware Rathmore. We wish to express our gratitude to all those who cared for the borrower. Loans are repaid in the event of death and are Enrolment/Registration Forms are available from Kerona 3kw Paraffin Heater €199 not a burden on next of kin. (Terms and conditions apply) School Office from Friday 6th February and are to be Mam while in Hospital, those who sent Get Well Mass Selection of Electric Heaters from €9.99 Rathmore and District Credit Union is Regulated by the returned by Monday 2nd March, 2015 Bouquets, prayed for her and those who visited her in her Bord na Mona Fire Logs €1.49 home during her illness. We gratefully acknowledge and Central Bank of Ireland. Buteyko Breathing Technique Course Kiln Dried Beech Timber 4 Bags €20 Do come &talk to us if you are thinking of taking out a appreciate the kindness and time given so generously to our commencing Monday 9th February @ 7.30 PM Eco Briquettes 6 Bales €20 : Chimney loan Dad from wonderful people especially our neighbours since Cleaning Log €15 for 3 weeks,1 night per week in Teach Iosagain. the passing of our Mam. Also heartfelt appreciation to our School Quiz: Last Sunday we held our annual Credit The Buteyko Technique is clinically proven to Duracell Led Torch + Free Battery €12 Union School Quiz. A total of 24 teams took part in both the neighbours for their time and help on Christmas Day and REVERSE Asthma, Rhinitis, Hay Fever, Carbon Monoxide + Smoke Alarm Twin Pack €30 U-11&U-13 Competition. The children were complimented continued support to all of us at this difficult time. Companion Sets, Coal Buckets, Fire Grates & Guards from STOPS Snoring, Sleep Apnoea, Insomnia, Coughing Please accept this acknowledgement as sincere gratitude and on the day by our Quiz Master Liam Fitzgerald for their & Wheezing. IMPROVES ability to perform €12 : Selection of Rugs from €20 exceptional behaviour and co-operation. The winning team appreciation for the kindness expressed to our parents in in sports. To book your place Call 087 2888840. Multi-Purpose 3 way Folding Ladder €59.99 in the U-11 Competition are Knocknagree N.S. Michael their lives and sympathy to us on their deaths. Opening hours Mon - Fri 8.30am to 5pm. McSweeney, Ellen O’Connor, Ella Willis and Jack Devitt. Holy Family N.S. Parents Committee Presents The holy sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your Sat 8.30am to 1.30pm The winners in the U-13 Competition are Holy Family N.S. “PARENTING the challenges and the rewards” intentions. O'Keeffe's Oil Rathmore. Don't be caught in the cold! Paraic Finnegan, Sean Burke O’Donoghue, Ciara O’Keeffe A talk by JOHN LONERGAN First Anniversary Mass for Peggy and Month’s Mind th Tel: 064 7758013 Order online at [email protected] and Maggie Buckley. We congratulate both teams and wish IN: Holy Family N.S. Rathmore for Peter Friday 13 February at 7.30p.m. at Christ the th Lowest prices guaranteed. them the very best of luck in the Chapter level being held in ON: Wed. Feb. 11 at 8pm. Admission: €5 King Church, Knocknagree. the Ballyroe Heights on 1st March. RATHMORE RAVENS BASKETBALL CLUB Danú Preschool is now enrolling for September 2015. Dunne’s Gala Supermarket, Gneeveguilla. SHEILA FITZGERALD PHOTOGRAPHY Wishes to thank everyone who contributed to the success Children born between 02 Feb. 2011 and 30 June 2012 1 Gala Full Fat or Low Fat Milk & 1 Gala White or 087 9724878 of our Quiz Night held in Cahill’s Bar on Jan 30th. qualify for the free preschool year (ECCE). Contact Brown – 2 for €3 – 1 WEEK ONLY PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER Thank you to all who sponsored spot prizes and to everyone Anna Marie or Kathleen on 064 7758700 for registration Kelloggs Corn Flakes - €2 forms. Information day will be held in March. CORPORATE - WEDDINGS - FAMILY OCCASIONS who helped out on the night. Danú Parent & Toddler meet every Tuesday Morning email; [email protected] CENTRA RATHMORE MEAT DEPT. SPECIALS Lyons Tea Bags Green 80's - €2 from 10.30 am. Everyone is Welcome. CONFIRMATION Half Price Pork Loin Chops NOW €5.44 kg FROM THE MEAT COUNTER Dear Parents and Children, 33% OFF Ribeye Steaks NOW €14.73kg Chicken Marylands - 3 for €5 - €1.99 each Firewood for Sale: Guaranteed 3 years seasoned, all Just to let you know I will be available on Confirmation Try our New Gold Medal Award Winning Sausages Made AMAZING VALUE - 1 WEEK ONLY timber under cover. Sold by the trailer or by the bag. Day to take your Family Photographs, also photos with Locally. Butchers Style Pork or Pork & Black Pudding Also firewood sold door to door & sticks for FROM THE DELI COUNTER Bishop Browne and Class Photographs. Any Special Requests Just Ask For Billy In The Meat Dept. Denny Crumbed Ham - €17.99/kg SAVE 33% starting the fire. Why buy wet fresh timber only I'll also be at the Church 45 minutes before the Ceremony Cllr. Michael Gleeson was advised at the recent Municipal cut since the storm that gives off no heat & only The Haven Beauty & Well Being Salon, Rathmore. to facilitate families who may wish to have Photographs Area Meeting that progress towards acquisition of land for blocks your chimney. Also Log Splitter for hire if Tel: 064 7759020. Prop. Sarah O’Connor. taken beforehand. Price packages to suit all pockets; the development of a Parking Area adjacent to the Church required. Ph: 087 1733841 or 087 9862631. Back Neck and Shoulder Massage + Mini Facial €30 Call 087 9724878 or email [email protected] & Funeral Home in Gneeveguilla was ongoing and Cllr. Full Body Spray Tans €20 for further information, or to make a booking. 20% off All handbags and scarves! Gleeson will keep the matter on the agenda. Rathmore Community Newsletter incorporating Shrone, Gneeveguilla & Knocknagree 07th/08th February 2015 Tel: 064 7758219 e-mail: [email protected]